Clarksville Guns & Archery
CarryTN is the online training platform operated by Clarksville Guns & Archery, located at 1690 Golf Club Ln., Clarksville, TN 37043. The course is taught by John McConnell, owner of Clarksville Guns & Archery, who holds State of Tennessee certification as both a Handgun Carry Permit Instructor and ...
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CarryTN is the online training platform operated by Clarksville Guns & Archery, located at 1690 Golf Club Ln., Clarksville, TN 37043. The course is taught by John McConnell, owner of Clarksville Guns & Archery, who holds State of Tennessee certification as both a Handgun Carry Permit Instructor and Approved Online Handgun Safety Course Instructor.
1. Complete the online course ($39) 2. Visit any full-service Tennessee DMV/Driver License Station with your Certificate of Completion 3. Check your mailbox - Tennessee charges $68 for an 8-year concealed carry permit
That's it. No shooting range qualification needed for the Concealed Carry Permit.
Duration & Access: - 90 minutes of content (not including final exam) - Pause and resume feature - take it your way - Access for one full year from purchase date - Works on desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone - Multi-device compatible - start on one device, finish on another
What You'll Learn:
| Topic | What's Covered |
|---|---|
| Firearms Safety Rules | Three fundamental rules + additional fundamentals |
| Handgun Nomenclature | Revolver and semi-auto pistol parts and operation |
| Carry Laws | Federal transportation, vehicle carry, school property, parking lots, public parks, signage |
| Tennessee Self-Defense Law | Legal immunity, defensive force limitations, forced entry law, defense of third person |
| Pistol Types | Revolvers vs. semi-automatic pistols, carry considerations |
| Ammunition | Malfunctions, cartridge types, storage, ammunition considerations |
| Marksmanship Fundamentals | Stance, grip, eye dominance, sight alignment, trigger control, breath control |
| Cleaning & Storage | Handgun cleaning demonstration, safe firearms storage methods |
| Traffic Stops | What to do when stopped by law enforcement |
| Active Shooter Response | Situational awareness and response |
| Suicide Prevention Statistics | Mental health awareness |
John McConnell brings legitimate credentials to the table:
- •State of Tennessee Certified Handgun Carry Permit Instructor
- •State of Tennessee Approved Online Handgun Safety Course Instructor
- •NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
- •NRA Certified Rifle Instructor
- •NRA Certified Shotgun Instructor
- •NRA Certified Personal Protection in the Home Instructor
- •NRA Certified Refuse to be a Victim Instructor
- •United States Marine Corps Veteran
- •Tennessee residents, 18 years of age or older
- •Military personnel with orders stationing them in Tennessee as permanent duty station
- •Note: Course is statewide for all Tennessee residents
Real Tennessee permits come from State-approved online schools only. Out-of-state certificates from Virginia or Nevada do NOT qualify for Tennessee concealed carry. Beware of "fly by night" courses with suspiciously low prices - they won't be accepted by the State.
The Tennessee Concealed Carry Permit is recognized by 38 states, giving you legal carry reciprocity across most of the country.
You'll receive your Certificate of Completion immediately. Take it to any full-service Tennessee Driver License Station, pay the $68 State fee, and you're done. The permit arrives in your mailbox within weeks.
Tennessee allows open carry without a permit. However, if you want to carry concealed outside Tennessee or prefer the official permit for other reasons, this course gets you there. The permit also allows open carry on top of concealed carry.
- •Phone: 931-802-8912 (business hours)
- •Address: 1690 Golf Club Ln., Clarksville, TN 37043
- •Response: Usually same-day via email during business hours